Avrodh the Siege Within (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 4 - The Plot Laid Bare - full transcript
With the help of a former informant, NIA Chief Ali Raza interrogates a gardener who confirms the coordinated attack by JeM. A debate in the echelons in Delhi sparks, calling for a "boots on ground" response. NSA Malviya instructs the Army Chief to come up with a foolproof plan of action. Anti-terrorism expert and Para SF commander, Videep Singh, is selected to formulate and execute the plan.
[ventilator beeps]
Doctor, he's still breathing.
No, Major.
That's just the ventilator.
I'm so sorry.
[door opening]
[woman sniffles]
[door closing]
[crying]
[woman gasps]
[sobbing]
[sniffles]
[sniffles]
Since school he was stubborn.
He always wanted to be first
at everything.
Look.
Even now,
he has left us all behind.
Squad...
...attention!
Squad...
...salute the martyrs.
Present arms!
Squad...
[Guard of honour continues]
[Guard of honour continues]
[Title Montage]
In the last 20 years
this has been...
...the biggest attack
on the Indian Army.
What could be a better way
to avenge...
...the death of our brother Bilawal?
- What do we want?
- Freedom!
- What do we want?
- Freedom!
- What do we want?
- Freedom...
- In the name of Allah...
- Allah is the greatest!
- In the name of Allah...
- Allah is the greatest!
Salaam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalaam.
- Boys, get to your training.
Quickly!
Mm-hmm.
[boys panting]
The boys look enthusiastic.
I hope they haven't
started believing...
...what you just told them.
Meaning?
The attack on Uri...
...was not revenge
for Bilawal's death.
By Allah's grace,
Bilawal was lucky...
...to gain martyrdom.
But he was a Kashmiri after all.
In spite of having his
own territory...
...he started interfering in
other people's business.
Sooner or later,
he would have to be crushed.
It's good that the Indian Army...
...killed him off.
And we got an excuse...
...to justify this war.
Now we should take this war
to the next level.
Allah willing.
We have an invitation
from Islamabad.
They have liked the way we work.
Assalam-waleikum.
- Assalam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalam.
Assalam-waleikum.
- Assalam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalam.
[fly buzzing]
- Assalam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalam.
Welcome, Abu Hafeez.
The guardian of Azad Kashmir.
- Assalam-waleikum.
-[Ashfaq] 'Waleikum-assalam.'
Have a seat.
Kayani!
I never thought
we'd meet like this.
Those who attack from behind
usually talk sweetly.
We have received orders
from above.
Jaish and Hizbul will now
share this journey.
You will work together.
You want...
...the lion to join the dogs now?
Whether a lion or a dog,
they both eat meat.
Now, the time has come...
...to remove the Indian Army
from Kashmir.
Allah willing.
So, we have to plan all attacks
together.
Jaish takes Srinagar...
...and Hizbul takes Delhi.
How will this be possible?
[Ashfaq] 'This is how.'
The solution to every problem.
Money.
Indian currency printed on
American machines in Pakistani factories.
And the machines come via China.
Now this is what
we call globalisation.
[laughs]
[phone vibrating]
Hey.
I think I'm the only person
in the world...
...who watches the news
to stalk his girlfriend.
- I take it, you're back in Delhi?
- Yes, I'm back.
And unfortunately,
I never get to know where you are.
Always a top-secret.
Initially, it was a turn on,
but now it's getting a bit boring.
Yeah... And you?
Always in search
of something extraordinary.
Do a government job once
and then we'll talk.
No, I don't want to.
I'm very happy with my job.
Really?
And with Abu Hafeez, too?
- I'll see you at 10?
- See you. Bye.
[car honking]
Stop.
Come here.
- Jai Hind, sir.
- Jai Hind.
- What is your name?
- Rachpal Singh, sir.
- Where are you from?
- Kasol, sir.
Oh, so you're from Kasol.
I've heard there are a lot
of foreigners in Kasol?
All of them are potheads,
aren't they?
Okay, Rachpal Singh,
tell me one thing.
Do you check the ID
or any random person can walk in?
- We do a thorough check, sir.
- That's strange!
And yet, your camp was attacked?
Anyway, next time
you go home...
...take my name
at German Bakery. Okay?
The meal will be on the house.
Understood?
What name will you take?
- What name will you take?
- Sir...
[Raunaq] 'Ali Raza Khan.'
National Investigation Agency.
'Colonel Rastogi had told me
that you would be coming.'
And here I am, Major Gautam.
I don't believe in wasting time.
Usually, it takes weeks for
the enquiry committee to be set up.
But here the embers
are still burning...
...and the NIA has already come
to investigate.
I have come so that there are
no more fires, Major Gautam.
Our work is the same, Major.
The only difference is that
you do it in uniform...
...and we do it in civil dress.
Now, if you cooperate, this work
will be settled quickly.
- Shall we go?
- Where?
Sukhdar market.
-[tires screeching]
-[door opening]
- This is the place.
- Hmm.
[plastic scrunching]
[knocking]
[sighs]
The matrix sheets that we sent you
were found here.
I have read the reports, Major.
If you already know everything,
then what are you doing here?
I am here because a lot of clues
are found outside of the reports.
My job is to look for those clues.
I have been sent here to identify
how this attack took place.
Alright?
I didn't know you could go on-air
without my permission.
I can't go to Uri.
I can't say
even say what I feel.
Are there any other rules, boss?
Listen. I know that your information
was right.
But because of your
Sukhdar report...
...the government could have
come down really hard on us.
Pankaj, I know that emotions
are running high right now.
But that doesn't mean
we stop doing our work.
Namrata, news reporting
is your goddamn job...
...but I have to run
this entire channel, right?
And just so that you know...
...the board is highly disappointed
with what happened yesterday.
Then tell them to fire me.
What?
[keypad clicking]
Okay. Forward this a bit.
- Fast forward.
-[keypad clicking]
More... more... Okay, stop... stop.
- Zoom in.
- Yeah.
More.
- Who is this?
-[man 1] Ismail, sir.
- 'The gardener.'
- Where can I find him?
They know our camp
better than us.
[Shailesh] 'The report from RAW
has come.'
These matrix sheets are similar to
the ones from Pathankot.
I think we should inform Ali.
[typing]
Shiraz Ansari?
Come back later,
the internet is down.
I'm just here for a cup of tea.
[Ali Raza] 'Can you confirm if
these are Jaish's matrix sheets?'
You know it's been five
years since I left Jaish.
How can I help you
with these matrix sheets?
These people
change the code every other day.
Alright.
If you don't know about
the matrix sheets, then...
...let me play this video for you.
See this.
He must be one
of your old friends, Shiraz.
I have no connection
with these people now.
How would I know...
...who works for them
and who doesn't?
You wouldn't have cut ties
with everyone. Right, Shiraz?
We are your friends too.
Try once. For our sake?
Where can we find him?
I want to know within four hours.
Four hours?
Anyway, the internet is down, Shiraz.
Four hours.
[footsteps]
Find out where Ismail
the gardener is.
[phone vibrating]
It's Ismail.
[phone vibrating]
Pakistan High Command and ISI...
...want a United Jihad.
Now, we need to work with Hizbul.
Sir, they are not even loyal
to their own mothers.
To trust Hizbul...
...is like embracing a snake.
I know.
That's why I want to
strengthen our hold.
Srinagar, Dras,
Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai...
Get all our sleeper cells
ready in these cities.
Okay, sir.
We can work together with them.
But the crown of Kashmir's freedom...
...will be worn only
by Jaish-e-Mohammed.
-[phone ringing]
- Hello?
[Ali Raza] 'Yes, Shiraz, tell me.'
We have found Ismail the gardener.
Where?
Are you sure about this?
Alright.
[sheep bleating]
[Ali Raza] 'What's the matter,
Ismail?'
Aren't your friends
answering your call?
Sir...
I think there has been
a misunderstanding.
- I am just a gardener.
- If you are just a gardener...
...you should have
stuck to the garden.
Why did you enter the house?
But what did I do, sir?
I didn't do anything.
If you haven't done anything...
...why are you hiding here
instead of being in your house?
Sir, I have been staying in Kashmir
for the past three decades.
And I have learned at least
this much that after an attack...
...the army accuses innocents
of being perpetrators...
...whether they have
any evidence or...
[Ali chuckles]
Is this much evidence enough
to prove your innocence?
Let me show you one more proof
of your innocence.
Look at this.
A picture of you
with your accomplices...
...inside Uri base camp
on 17th September.
We have their bodies.
If you want
we can add your body too.
Who is behind all this?
- Ismail!
-[Ismail gasps]
Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Do you think this is possible?
Why not?
I have spoken
to General Sebastian offline.
He seems quite positive.
Let's get everybody's opinions
before deciding? Hmm?
-[camera click]
-[tires screeching]
[camera click]
Sir, as you can see
from the files...
...what we are proposing
is targeted airstrikes...
...on enemy soil.
We will start with Kathua,
and then follow up with Sargodha.
The targets will be
Pakistani Air Command...
...and supply depots.
105 and 136 Airforce squadrons
are already on standby...
...in Ambala and Amritsar.
[Gen. Chawla] 'Attack submarines
and nuclear sub Chakra...'
...also on standby,
waiting for orders.
We also have an option
to attack via the sea route.
The response must be strong.
But it is important
that it be proportionate.
If we have to make a statement...
...there's nothing like
boots on the ground.
Instead of throwing stones at
the enemy's house from a distance...
...it would be better to enter it
and kill them inside their house.
Remember the operation that we
conducted in Myanmar last year?
An attack
ten times bigger than that...
...inside POK.
Oh, come on.
You can't be serious.
Entering Myanmar and entering POK...
...are two different things.
I agree.
[Gen. Sebastian] 'Historically...'
'After World War II... Mossad,
CIA and KGB...'
...have regularly
conducted such operations.
This is our time.
'Minimum collateral damage...'
...and maximum impact.
Gen. Sebastian,
if we have to do this...
...then we have to present the PM
with a foolproof plan.
Give us 36 hours, sir.
Alright.
We will be waiting for your report.
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Are you happy?
Let us teach the enemy
such a lesson this time...
...that they don't even get
a chance to complain.
We have to present the Chief with
a detailed plan by tomorrow morning.
Your objectives,
routes of infiltration...
...routes of exfiltration...
...your composition...
...and your wish list.
Make sure each and every detail
is there in the plan.
- Right, Sir.
- We don't have much time.
You better get going,
get cracking.
I got it, Sir.
The opportunity we had
been waiting for...
...has arrived, Saxena.
You must select your best officer
as a team leader.
We need somebody...
...who can think on his feet
and lead us through the dark.
I've got just the man, Sir.
[Saxena] 'He has completed
four tenures in Kashmir.'
'He has led
more than 20 operations.'
'He's a counter-terrorism
expert, Sir.'
[loud thud]
[grunting]
Sir.
It's time for a mission.
[Theme Music Playing]
Doctor, he's still breathing.
No, Major.
That's just the ventilator.
I'm so sorry.
[door opening]
[woman sniffles]
[door closing]
[crying]
[woman gasps]
[sobbing]
[sniffles]
[sniffles]
Since school he was stubborn.
He always wanted to be first
at everything.
Look.
Even now,
he has left us all behind.
Squad...
...attention!
Squad...
...salute the martyrs.
Present arms!
Squad...
[Guard of honour continues]
[Guard of honour continues]
[Title Montage]
In the last 20 years
this has been...
...the biggest attack
on the Indian Army.
What could be a better way
to avenge...
...the death of our brother Bilawal?
- What do we want?
- Freedom!
- What do we want?
- Freedom!
- What do we want?
- Freedom...
- In the name of Allah...
- Allah is the greatest!
- In the name of Allah...
- Allah is the greatest!
Salaam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalaam.
- Boys, get to your training.
Quickly!
Mm-hmm.
[boys panting]
The boys look enthusiastic.
I hope they haven't
started believing...
...what you just told them.
Meaning?
The attack on Uri...
...was not revenge
for Bilawal's death.
By Allah's grace,
Bilawal was lucky...
...to gain martyrdom.
But he was a Kashmiri after all.
In spite of having his
own territory...
...he started interfering in
other people's business.
Sooner or later,
he would have to be crushed.
It's good that the Indian Army...
...killed him off.
And we got an excuse...
...to justify this war.
Now we should take this war
to the next level.
Allah willing.
We have an invitation
from Islamabad.
They have liked the way we work.
Assalam-waleikum.
- Assalam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalam.
Assalam-waleikum.
- Assalam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalam.
[fly buzzing]
- Assalam-waleikum.
- Waleikum-assalam.
Welcome, Abu Hafeez.
The guardian of Azad Kashmir.
- Assalam-waleikum.
-[Ashfaq] 'Waleikum-assalam.'
Have a seat.
Kayani!
I never thought
we'd meet like this.
Those who attack from behind
usually talk sweetly.
We have received orders
from above.
Jaish and Hizbul will now
share this journey.
You will work together.
You want...
...the lion to join the dogs now?
Whether a lion or a dog,
they both eat meat.
Now, the time has come...
...to remove the Indian Army
from Kashmir.
Allah willing.
So, we have to plan all attacks
together.
Jaish takes Srinagar...
...and Hizbul takes Delhi.
How will this be possible?
[Ashfaq] 'This is how.'
The solution to every problem.
Money.
Indian currency printed on
American machines in Pakistani factories.
And the machines come via China.
Now this is what
we call globalisation.
[laughs]
[phone vibrating]
Hey.
I think I'm the only person
in the world...
...who watches the news
to stalk his girlfriend.
- I take it, you're back in Delhi?
- Yes, I'm back.
And unfortunately,
I never get to know where you are.
Always a top-secret.
Initially, it was a turn on,
but now it's getting a bit boring.
Yeah... And you?
Always in search
of something extraordinary.
Do a government job once
and then we'll talk.
No, I don't want to.
I'm very happy with my job.
Really?
And with Abu Hafeez, too?
- I'll see you at 10?
- See you. Bye.
[car honking]
Stop.
Come here.
- Jai Hind, sir.
- Jai Hind.
- What is your name?
- Rachpal Singh, sir.
- Where are you from?
- Kasol, sir.
Oh, so you're from Kasol.
I've heard there are a lot
of foreigners in Kasol?
All of them are potheads,
aren't they?
Okay, Rachpal Singh,
tell me one thing.
Do you check the ID
or any random person can walk in?
- We do a thorough check, sir.
- That's strange!
And yet, your camp was attacked?
Anyway, next time
you go home...
...take my name
at German Bakery. Okay?
The meal will be on the house.
Understood?
What name will you take?
- What name will you take?
- Sir...
[Raunaq] 'Ali Raza Khan.'
National Investigation Agency.
'Colonel Rastogi had told me
that you would be coming.'
And here I am, Major Gautam.
I don't believe in wasting time.
Usually, it takes weeks for
the enquiry committee to be set up.
But here the embers
are still burning...
...and the NIA has already come
to investigate.
I have come so that there are
no more fires, Major Gautam.
Our work is the same, Major.
The only difference is that
you do it in uniform...
...and we do it in civil dress.
Now, if you cooperate, this work
will be settled quickly.
- Shall we go?
- Where?
Sukhdar market.
-[tires screeching]
-[door opening]
- This is the place.
- Hmm.
[plastic scrunching]
[knocking]
[sighs]
The matrix sheets that we sent you
were found here.
I have read the reports, Major.
If you already know everything,
then what are you doing here?
I am here because a lot of clues
are found outside of the reports.
My job is to look for those clues.
I have been sent here to identify
how this attack took place.
Alright?
I didn't know you could go on-air
without my permission.
I can't go to Uri.
I can't say
even say what I feel.
Are there any other rules, boss?
Listen. I know that your information
was right.
But because of your
Sukhdar report...
...the government could have
come down really hard on us.
Pankaj, I know that emotions
are running high right now.
But that doesn't mean
we stop doing our work.
Namrata, news reporting
is your goddamn job...
...but I have to run
this entire channel, right?
And just so that you know...
...the board is highly disappointed
with what happened yesterday.
Then tell them to fire me.
What?
[keypad clicking]
Okay. Forward this a bit.
- Fast forward.
-[keypad clicking]
More... more... Okay, stop... stop.
- Zoom in.
- Yeah.
More.
- Who is this?
-[man 1] Ismail, sir.
- 'The gardener.'
- Where can I find him?
They know our camp
better than us.
[Shailesh] 'The report from RAW
has come.'
These matrix sheets are similar to
the ones from Pathankot.
I think we should inform Ali.
[typing]
Shiraz Ansari?
Come back later,
the internet is down.
I'm just here for a cup of tea.
[Ali Raza] 'Can you confirm if
these are Jaish's matrix sheets?'
You know it's been five
years since I left Jaish.
How can I help you
with these matrix sheets?
These people
change the code every other day.
Alright.
If you don't know about
the matrix sheets, then...
...let me play this video for you.
See this.
He must be one
of your old friends, Shiraz.
I have no connection
with these people now.
How would I know...
...who works for them
and who doesn't?
You wouldn't have cut ties
with everyone. Right, Shiraz?
We are your friends too.
Try once. For our sake?
Where can we find him?
I want to know within four hours.
Four hours?
Anyway, the internet is down, Shiraz.
Four hours.
[footsteps]
Find out where Ismail
the gardener is.
[phone vibrating]
It's Ismail.
[phone vibrating]
Pakistan High Command and ISI...
...want a United Jihad.
Now, we need to work with Hizbul.
Sir, they are not even loyal
to their own mothers.
To trust Hizbul...
...is like embracing a snake.
I know.
That's why I want to
strengthen our hold.
Srinagar, Dras,
Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai...
Get all our sleeper cells
ready in these cities.
Okay, sir.
We can work together with them.
But the crown of Kashmir's freedom...
...will be worn only
by Jaish-e-Mohammed.
-[phone ringing]
- Hello?
[Ali Raza] 'Yes, Shiraz, tell me.'
We have found Ismail the gardener.
Where?
Are you sure about this?
Alright.
[sheep bleating]
[Ali Raza] 'What's the matter,
Ismail?'
Aren't your friends
answering your call?
Sir...
I think there has been
a misunderstanding.
- I am just a gardener.
- If you are just a gardener...
...you should have
stuck to the garden.
Why did you enter the house?
But what did I do, sir?
I didn't do anything.
If you haven't done anything...
...why are you hiding here
instead of being in your house?
Sir, I have been staying in Kashmir
for the past three decades.
And I have learned at least
this much that after an attack...
...the army accuses innocents
of being perpetrators...
...whether they have
any evidence or...
[Ali chuckles]
Is this much evidence enough
to prove your innocence?
Let me show you one more proof
of your innocence.
Look at this.
A picture of you
with your accomplices...
...inside Uri base camp
on 17th September.
We have their bodies.
If you want
we can add your body too.
Who is behind all this?
- Ismail!
-[Ismail gasps]
Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Do you think this is possible?
Why not?
I have spoken
to General Sebastian offline.
He seems quite positive.
Let's get everybody's opinions
before deciding? Hmm?
-[camera click]
-[tires screeching]
[camera click]
Sir, as you can see
from the files...
...what we are proposing
is targeted airstrikes...
...on enemy soil.
We will start with Kathua,
and then follow up with Sargodha.
The targets will be
Pakistani Air Command...
...and supply depots.
105 and 136 Airforce squadrons
are already on standby...
...in Ambala and Amritsar.
[Gen. Chawla] 'Attack submarines
and nuclear sub Chakra...'
...also on standby,
waiting for orders.
We also have an option
to attack via the sea route.
The response must be strong.
But it is important
that it be proportionate.
If we have to make a statement...
...there's nothing like
boots on the ground.
Instead of throwing stones at
the enemy's house from a distance...
...it would be better to enter it
and kill them inside their house.
Remember the operation that we
conducted in Myanmar last year?
An attack
ten times bigger than that...
...inside POK.
Oh, come on.
You can't be serious.
Entering Myanmar and entering POK...
...are two different things.
I agree.
[Gen. Sebastian] 'Historically...'
'After World War II... Mossad,
CIA and KGB...'
...have regularly
conducted such operations.
This is our time.
'Minimum collateral damage...'
...and maximum impact.
Gen. Sebastian,
if we have to do this...
...then we have to present the PM
with a foolproof plan.
Give us 36 hours, sir.
Alright.
We will be waiting for your report.
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Are you happy?
Let us teach the enemy
such a lesson this time...
...that they don't even get
a chance to complain.
We have to present the Chief with
a detailed plan by tomorrow morning.
Your objectives,
routes of infiltration...
...routes of exfiltration...
...your composition...
...and your wish list.
Make sure each and every detail
is there in the plan.
- Right, Sir.
- We don't have much time.
You better get going,
get cracking.
I got it, Sir.
The opportunity we had
been waiting for...
...has arrived, Saxena.
You must select your best officer
as a team leader.
We need somebody...
...who can think on his feet
and lead us through the dark.
I've got just the man, Sir.
[Saxena] 'He has completed
four tenures in Kashmir.'
'He has led
more than 20 operations.'
'He's a counter-terrorism
expert, Sir.'
[loud thud]
[grunting]
Sir.
It's time for a mission.
[Theme Music Playing]